Queenstown, NZ is hosting the 2011 national ‘Remarkable’ quilting Symposium in mid-April 2011. Expressions of interest are invited from tutors who wish to participate. Contact Jean Steel steelmj@farmside.co.nz or PO Box 2204, Wakatipu NZ or visit www.remarkablesympoosium2011.co.nz
NOVEMBER 22-MAY 17
Chintz Appliqué: From Imitation to Icon is a new exhibition of iconic 19th century quilts that traces the connections between textile fashion, technology, and trade. International Quilt Study Centre & Museum, 33rd & Holdrege Sts, Lincoln, NE USA. Enquiries: Maureen Ose 402-472-7232, or email mose2@unl.edu
JANUARY
JANUARY 16-19
The Kerikeri Patchworkers & Quilters Club is holding its annual exhibition at Kingston House, Hone Heke Rd, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, NZ. Open: Fri-Mon 10am-4pm. Entry: NZ$2. Enquiries: Maebeth Hart (09) 407 5100 or email casatres@xtra.co.nz
JANUARY 24-25
Point Nepean Patchworkers & Quilters Inc is holding its 2009 exhibition featuring a fabulous display of patchwork quilts, demonstrations and speciality stores at Sorrento Community Centre, 860-868 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento Vic 3943. Open: 10am-5pm. Entry: Adult $8, concession $5, children over 5 $3. Enquiries: Marie Lee (03) 5985 6787 or email marie.lee6@bigpond.com
JANUARY 24-26
The Zonta Club of Fleurieu Peninsula will hold their ninth biennial needlecraft exhibition called ‘Art of the Needle Trail’ starting at Victor Harbor Town Hall, Coral Street, Victor Harbor SA. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Joan yilki@bigpond.com
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 1
The Annual Quilt Hanging at Loch will take place at Quilters Barn, 35 Victoria St, Loch Vic. Open: 10am-4pm. Enquiries: (03) 5659 4449, or email quiltersbarn@dcsi.net.au
FEBRUARY 21
The Victorian Quilters Inc Summer Gathering will take place at Pakenham Public Hall, cnr John & Henry St, Pakenham Vic. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $4 members, $5 visitors. Enquiries: Corrie (03) 5790 4225 or email info@victorianquilters.org
FEBRUARY 20-22
Australia’s leading craft event, the Craft & Quilt Fair comes to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle NSW! This exciting new fair is run in conjunction with the popular Woodworking Hobbies Expo and visitors get the chance to join hands-on Craft Circles with expert teachers, and learn new skills in the free daily Workshops. You’ll see fabulous displays by local and international artists, including the Husqvarna Viking International Quilt Competition – imagine that! The Texstyle exhibition is also on show, featuring 20 textile projects from the NSW Higher School Certificate. Plus, find products you won’t see in the shops and stock up on the latest craft supplies, with retailers from around Australia. Enquiries: Expertise Events (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au
FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1
The Australasian Quilt Convention will celebrate its fifth year at Melbourne’s beautiful Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Vic, with a range of quilts, classes, and retailers, as well as the first AQC/APQ Quilting Challenge. Open: 10am-4pm. Enquiries: visit www.aqc.com.au or call (02) 9452 7575.
FEBRUARY 27-28
The Peace River Quilters’ Guild of Punta Gorda, Florida, is holding its quilt festival, Pieces of Paradise, at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda, Florida USA, featuring over 250 quilts on display as well as a boutique, silent auction, special exhibits, demonstrations and vendors. Open: Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Entry: US$6. Enquiries: Susan prqgpubchair@yahoo.com or visit www.peaceriverquilters.org
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1
The South Western Branch of The Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria will hold its biennial exhibition ‘In Stitches’, at The Regal Function Centre, Timor St, Warrnambool Vic. Open: Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Entry: $4. Enquiries: Beverly Speirs (03) 5561 4421.
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1
The Lioness Club of Shoalhaven is having a quilt and craft show at St Michael’s School Hall, North Street, Nowra NSW. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Lesley (02) 4421 4274, or Delma (02) 4441 5946.
FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1
The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XX will take place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, just off I-64, Exit 263, Hampton Virginia USA. Open: Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Entry: $14, Sun only $12, under 16 free. Enquiries: www.quiltfest.com
MARCH
MARCH 6-8
Come along and enjoy Australia’s latest show, Craftfest at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush NSW! Those who are fans of the Craft & Quilt Fairs will love this fresh, new event featuring an array of supplies from craft shops from around the country, along with wonderful workshops, and a stunning display of quilts from some of Australia’s most celebrated patchworkers. Enquiries: www.craftfest.com.au or call (02) 9452 7575.
MARCH 6-8
The Murrumbidgee Country Quilters Inc is holding its 7th Biennial Quilt Exhibition at St Mary’s Hall, Edon St, Yoogali, NSW, featuring quilts, dolls and embroidery. Open: Fri 7:30pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Robyn Woolnough (02) 6963 5518
MARCH 7
The Terang Quilters’ Fellowship will hold the Terang Quilt Show at Presbyterian Hall, High St, Terang Vic. Open: 10am-6pm. Enquiries: Margaret McIntosh (03) 5592 1354.
MARCH 8
The Dalgety Show Society’s Annual Quilting Exhibition will be held at the Dalgety Memorial Hall, cnr Campbell and Brierley Sts, Dalgety NSW, showcasing quilts from some of Australia’s leading quilters. Open: 8.30am-4.30pm. Entry: Adults $5, pensioners $2, children under 15 free. Enquiries: Val McCluskey (02) 6458 3644.
MARCH 11-15
Knit, stitch and bead your way into a new hobby at the Stitches & Craft Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne Vic, featuring many exciting attractions and displays including the Australian Bead Show, the Australian Quilt Show, daily fashion parades, over 50 seminars and hands-on workshops, demonstrations and the craftescape workshops for five to 12-year-olds. There will be over 200 exhibitors selling a variety of craft supplies including scrapbooking, sewing, patchwork, needlework, bear making, jewellery making, painting and millinery. Enquiries: www.stitchesandcraft.com.au
MARCH 13-14
The Esk Girl Guides will have their third biennial quilt, doll and craft show at Lyceum Hall, Highland St, Esk Qld, featuring quilt displays along with numerous handmade dolls. Open: 9am-5pm. Entry: Adult $5, children under 12 free. Enquiries: Beryl Pearce (07) 5424 1303, or email berylboo@bigpond.net.au
MARCH 13-15
The Seachange Quilters will hold their quilt show at the Uniting Church Hall, Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads Vic. Open: Fri 6-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: Anita Yttrup (03) 5254 2003 or yttrup@bigpond.net.au
MARCH 14
The Monbulk Community Quilt Show will take place at St George’s Church, Main St, Monbulk Vic, with a quilt display and local crafts. Open: 9.30am-3pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Ms Martin’s Quilt Shop (03) 9756 6055.
MARCH 14
The Quilter’s Rest are having their open day, ‘Come to Where the Quilter’s Rest’ at “Tamalba” 562 Weens Rd, Kingaroy Qld, featuring shot and tell, quilt sandwiching competitions and much more. Enquiries: www.quiltersrest.com.au or phone (07) 4162 3987.
MARCH 14
The Quilter’s Rest are having their open day, ‘Come to Where the Quilters Rest’ at Tamalba, 562 Weens Rd, Kingaroy Qld, featuring show and tell, quilt sandwiching competitions and much more. Enquiries: www.quiltersrest.com.au or phone (07) 4162 3987.
MARCH 18-APRIL 4
The Geltwood Craft Festival will take place in Millicent CBD SA, with quilt exhibitions, craft displays, and workshops. Enquiries: Cheryl (08) 8733 1011.
MARCH 20-21
The Nimbin Quilters will display their quilts, crafts and collectables at the Nimbin Showground, 37 Cecil St, Nimbin NSW. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Janice Rose (02) 6689 1151.
MARCH 20-22
The Western Quilters Circle Inc will hold its annual quilt show at Kelston Community Centre, cnr Great North & Awaroa Rds, Glendene, West Auckland NZ. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: PO Box 69-099, Glendene, Auckland NZ or email kerry@tulis.co.nz
MARCH 21-22
The inaugural Katoomba Quilt Show and Airing of the Quilts will be held in the Ballroom and grounds of the historic Carrington Hotel, Katoomba NSW. Enquiries: www.airingofthequilts.com.au
MARCH 24
The Central Coast's 12th Annual Charity Doll & Bear Fair and Craft & Quilt Expo will be held at Wyong Race Club, 71-75 Howarth St, Wyong NSW, with plenty on show and great prizes to be won. Open: 9.30am-4pm. Entry: Adults $6, children $2. Enquiries: Janette Jones (02) 4393 1576, or email jansdolls@dodo.com.au
MARCH 25
The St George Whippersnipper Patchworkers will hold their quilt show at 12029 Carnarvon Hwy, St George Qld. Open: 9am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Judy (07) 4625 1617 or email gnjbodkin@bigpond.com
MARCH 27-29
Australia’s latest show, Craftfest will take place at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach Qld! Those who are fans of the Craft & Quilt Fairs will love this fresh, new event which features an array of supplies from your favourite craft shops from around the country, along with wonderful workshops, and a stunning display of quilts from some of Australia’s most celebrated patchworkers. Enquiries: www.craftfest.com.au or call (02) 9452 7575.
MARCH 28-29
The Quilters and Patchworkers of New England Inc. will hold a quilting and needlework exhibition at Legacy House, Faulkner St, Armidale NSW, with a large display of members’ quilts, embroidery, and dolls. Open: 9am-4pm. Entry: $5 Enquiries: Joyce (02) 6771 2734 or Annette (02) 6775 3288.
MARCH 28-29
The Ballan Quilt and Craft Show will be held at the Ballan Primary School Gymnasium, Steglitz St, Ballan Vic, featuring displays of local craft work including cross stitch, fine embroidery and beautiful quilts. Open: Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3.30pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Carolyn (03) 5368 2130 or Karen (03) 5368 2294.
MARCH 29
The Macarthur Annual Doll, Bear and Creative Fair will be held at Campbelltown RSL Club, Carberry Lane, Campbelltown NSW. Open: 9.30am-4pm. Entry: Adults $6, children $2. Enquiries: (02) 4681 0847.
